Question

during electrolysis the cations move towards the cathode. Give reason​

Answer 1

The negative electrode is called the cathode. Cations are positively charged ions (so called because they are attracted to the cathode – the negative electrode – during electrolysis). Anions are negatively charged ions (so called because they are attracted to the anode – the positive electrode – during electrolysis).

Answer 2

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Positively charged ions, orcations, move toward the electron-providing cathode, which is negative; negatively chargedions, or anions, move toward the positive anode. ... Those atoms that gain or lose electrons become charged ions that passinto the electrolyte.